Chapter 1383

James leaned back against his chair, looking at Hazel, who was openly criticizing him. With a helpless sigh, he said, "Honestly, I thought about it a lot the night before last. I realized I'm better off following my family's plan." He continued, "Who says dreams always have to come true? Dreams are nothing more than unrealistic fantasies—things people call 'dreams' only because they can't achieve them. At some point, you have to face reality. "Taking this job makes sense. One, I'm good at it. Two, it meets my family's expectations. Three, everyone's happy. I've been doing it for a while now, and I think I'm doing alright. "Sure, it's boring and lacks excitement, but life isn't about getting everything you want. I've enjoyed the Jefferson family's wealth and comfort for over 20 years—it's about time I gave something back." James exhaled slowly and added, "This job is not bad at all." Hazel glanced at Grace, who was frowning, her expression mirroring Cliff's from earlier. She asked